The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), comprising the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has moved more than 3,736,200 TEU in 2021, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.5%.
During this period imports reached 1,554,671 TEU and exports completed 1,437,449 TEU, which translates to increases of 14.4% and 12.6%, respectively, compared to 2020.
Full imports grew 16.8%, driven by strong consumer demand, according to the US port, while full exports declined 12.5% due to a shortage of equipment and space.
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